Southland stalwart Josh Bekhuis is embracing the upside of their busy schedule in rugby's NPC

The Stags are back in action tonight against Manawatu in Palmerston North - five days removed from a home loss to Canterbury.

Southland will then take on Auckland at Eden Park on Sunday.

Bekhuis - who now owns the record for most matches played in the NPC - says the short turnaround has its perks.



Kick off is at five past seven - with live commentary on Gold Sport and iHeartRadio.

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